Microsoft introduced its Xbox Live Tournaments Program, a new initiative allowing game developers to run "easy to integrate tournaments" through Xbox Live.
Jason Ronald, head of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group, announced the program today at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. According to The Verge, the Xbox Live Tournaments Program will be supported on Xbox One and Windows 10, creating "a cohesive experience" using the Universal Windows Platform.
The new kit is part of Microsoft's ongoing esports efforts—which include the Xbox One Elite Controller for pro-gaming—to foster the growing esports community on Xbox Live. "Esports is not a new trend. It's not a new fad. It's very clearly here to stay," Ronald said. "If you're a developer that's already used to running your own tournaments, you can run your own tournaments. Everything from small, community-driven events," to larger, professional tournaments.
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Jason Ronald, head of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group, announced the program today at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. According to The Verge, the Xbox Live Tournaments Program will be supported on Xbox One and Windows 10, creating "a cohesive experience" using the Universal Windows Platform.
The new kit is part of Microsoft's ongoing esports efforts—which include the Xbox One Elite Controller for pro-gaming—to foster the growing esports community on Xbox Live. "Esports is not a new trend. It's not a new fad. It's very clearly here to stay," Ronald said. "If you're a developer that's already used to running your own tournaments, you can run your own tournaments. Everything from small, community-driven events," to larger, professional tournaments.
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